RIC I (second edition) Augustus 110 — Augustus Denarius
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 110 · 18 BC · Colonia Patricia
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CAESARI AVGVSTO
Head of Augustus, laureate, right
Reverse
S P Q R
Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses and aquila
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 110 is a denarius of Augustus (18 BC), struck at the Colonia Patricia mint. The reverse depicts Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses and aquila. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.29g, 19mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
About the Colonia Patricia Mint
Colonia Patricia (modern Cordoba, Spain) was an Augustan mint that produced denarii and other denominations for the Iberian peninsula. It was one of several Spanish mints active in the early Principate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 110?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 110 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (18 BC) struck at the Colonia Patricia mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 110.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 110?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right with the inscription CAESARI AVGVSTO. The reverse depicts Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses and aquila with the inscription S P Q R. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 110?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 110 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.29g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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